Cinesthesia 2025
Central Library's monthly film series, Cinesthesia, takes place on Wednesday nights from 6-8:30pm
Central Library
201 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703
608-266-6300
Questions about your Library account:
madcirc@madisonpubliclibrary.org
General questions:
reference@madisonpubliclibrary.org
Hours
9am-9pm Mon-Thur (Children's Room closes at 6pm).
9am-6pm Fri
9am-5pm Sat
1-5pm Sun (Labor Day-Memorial Day) - no phone service on Sundays
All Madison Public Library locations are closed Sundays, December 22 & 29, Tuesdays, December 24 & 31, and Wednesdays, December 25 & January 1. Read more about what's available while our buildings are closed.
Parking
- City-operated parking availability
- Accessible parking available at Overture Center Garage
Friends of Madison Public Library Bookstore
The Friends Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Central Library, sells used and donated books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs, generally for $2 or less. The Friends use sale proceeds to support Madison Public Library's programs and services throughout the year. The bookstore is staffed by volunteers and is open during all hours that Central Library is open (see hours listed above). Learn more about the Friends Bookstore or volunteering with the Friends on their website.
Articles featuring Central Library
Puzzlepalooza: Puzzle Competition and Puzzle Swap
Get a team together or sign up as an individual for a puzzle competition at Central Library on Saturday, January 11 from 9:30am - 1pm
Podcasting Tutorial: Learn to Podcast!
Get trained to use the library's podcasting equipment during this podcasting tutorial
Root Growth Flip Book Art Event
Bubbler Artist Angela Johnson partnered with Masson Lab to create Root Growth Flip Book Kits that will be distributed during three informal art-making events at Madison Public Libraries in November